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The Summer Job

by Lizzy Dent
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“My perfect summer read! Sure to be one of the sweetest, funniest, and sexiest books of the year.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation
 
Named a Best Beach Read by Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, New York Post, Bustle, Country Living, Parade, Fortune, and more.

What if you could be someone else? Just for the summer...
Birdy has made a mistake. Everyone imagines running away from their life at some point. But Birdy has actually done it. And the life she's run into is her best friend Heather's. The only problem is, she hasn't told Heather.

The summer job at the highland Scottish hotel that her world class wine-expert friend ditched turns out to be a lot more than Birdy bargained for. Can she survive a summer pretending to be her best friend? And can Birdy stop herself from falling for the first man she's ever actually liked, but who thinks she's someone else?

One good friend's very bad decision is at the heart of this laugh-out-loud love story and unexpected tale of a woman finally finding herself in the strangest of places.

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    May 18, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9780593328125

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      • ISBN: 9780593328125

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      • ISBN: 9780593328125
      • File size: 2251 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      April 1, 2021
      Birdy Finch is not known for seizing opportunities, unlike her best friend, Heather, an up-and-coming sommelier who has landed a summer job at a remote Scottish resort. When Heather decides to decamp to Italy with her boyfriend, Birdy makes the rash decision to take Heather's place. How difficult could it be to spend the summer at a run-down old manor that caters to elderly tourists? Then she arrives at Loch Doon, which has been newly renovated, complete with a celebrity chef and an extensive wine list. Though she's tempted to cut and run, Birdy owes it to Heather to fake it until she makes it, leaning on her co-workers for advice and support. As her confidence grows, so does her budding romance with the resort's sous chef, James. How will her new friends react when the truth comes out? Dent's debut is a frothy story reminiscent of late 1990s chick lit, complete with unexpected friendships, offbeat situations, and a relatable protagonist whose inner journey will charm and delight readers. It's escapist fun with surprising emotional depth; fans of Emily Henry and Katie Fforde should add this to their summer-read list.

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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from April 16, 2021

      DEBUT Dent hits a home run with her first novel. Elizabeth "Birdy" Finch and her best friend Heather could not be more different. Birdy flits from job to job and relationship to relationship, never really giving it her all. Heather has worked hard to become a sommelier. When Heather decides to chase romance in Italy, Birdy attends a wine awards ceremony in her place. A case of mistaken identity ensues, and Birdy, jobless and near homeless, travels to a hotel in Scotland to take a sommelier job under Heather's name. We follow Birdy on her journey of self-discovery as she makes new friends, deals with her somber past, falls in love, and learns everything she can about wine. VERDICT This witty, banter-filled novel seems frothy at first, but aptly balances the humor with darker subjects. Lovely descriptions of Scotland, quirky supporting characters, and a thoroughly lovable heroine make this a sure bet for fans of Jenny Colgan.--Nanci Milone Hill, M.G. Parker Memorial Lib., Dracut, MA

      Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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